Player Profiles

Sean Murray

Sean Murray

Name: Sean Murray

Position: Midfield

Club: KHC Leuven

School: Wallace High School

1st Cap: October 2015 against Argentina

Favourite sporting moment to date: Playing in the 2018 Hockey World cup in India

Age started playing hockey: 8

Who has had the most influence on your career: Family

Best advice you received from a coach: Enjoy the process.

Advice to young hockey players: Most importantly have fun, enjoy hockey and play as much as possible.

Instagram: @sean1murray

Twitter:@sean5597

Shane O’Donoghue

Shane O’Donoghue

Name: Shane O’Donoghue

Position: Midfield

Club: Glenanne H.C.

School: The High School Dublin

1st Cap: April 2011 Vs Canada in UCD

Favourite sporting moment to date: Representing Ireland at the 2016 Rio Olympics

Age started playing hockey: 6

Who has had the most influence on your career: I am incredibly lucky to have a great support network who have been there in the high and low moments of my career. My Dad from a young age would have always pushed me to be the best I can in whatever I do.

Best advice you received from a coach: “Control the controllables”

Advice to young hockey players: Enjoy the journey you go on, enjoy the opportunities that sport offers and enjoy the moments that will become great memories

Instagram: @shane.od

Twitter: @shaneod16

Daragh Walsh

Daragh Walsh

Name: Daragh Walsh

Position: Midfield

Club: KHC Leuven

School: Wesley College

1st Cap: June 2017 vs. Pakistan

Favourite sporting moment to date: Playing in the Hockey World Cup in India

Age started playing hockey: 9

Who has had the most influence on your career: Too many to name.

Best advice you received from a coach: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

Advice to young hockey players: Watch as much international hockey as possible

Instagram:@Daraghwalsh

Twitter: @daraghjwalsh8

Johnny Mckee

Johnny Mckee

Name: Johnny McKee

Position: Forward

Club: Banbridge

School: Banbridge Academy

1st Cap: October 2015 v Argentina

Favourite sporting moment to date: I have many sporting moments that I have enjoyed these include EHL round 1 with Banbridge HC at havelock park, winning WL2 and Hamburg masters with Ireland.

Age started playing hockey: Since I was a baby I had a hockey stick in my hand

Who has had the most influence on your career: Family

Best advice you received from a coach: Play with freedom

Advice to young hockey players: Always try and have fun in training and in matches

Instagram: @johnny_mckee15

Twitter: @johnnymckee_15

Michael Robson

Michael Robson

Name: Michael Robson

Position: Midfield

School: Sullivan Upper School

Club: Annadale

1st Cap: January 2014 v Spain

Favourite sporting moment to date: European Bronze 2015

Age started playing hockey: 9

Who has had the most influence on your career: Parents

Best advice you received from a coach: Play with freedom

Advice to young hockey players: Work hard and enjoy playing

Instagram: @mrobson_22

Twitter: @mrobson22

Lee Cole

Lee Cole

Name: Lee Cole

Position: Defender

School: St. Andrews College

Club: Monkstown HC

1st Cap: Feb 2015 vs France

Favourite sporting moment to date: Walking onto the field game 1 vs Australia at the World Cup

Age started playing hockey: 6

Who has had the most influence on your career: Graham Shaw

Best advice you received from a coach: Nail the simple things without fail

Advice to young hockey players: Play hard and leave it all on the pitch.

Instagram: @leecole29

Twitter : @leecole29

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James Carr

Name: James Carr

Position: Goalkeeper

Club: KHC Leuven

School: St Andrews College

1st Cap: February 2015 v France

Favourite sporting moment to date: My first cap and see my goal of playing abroad professionally become reality!

Age started playing hockey: 15

Who has had the most influence on your career: My Dad

Best advice you received from a coach: Enjoy what you are doing! Simple advice but helped my see clearly and play without pressure!

Advice to young hockey players: Nobody cares about excuses, keep your head down and work hard!

Instagram: @jamescarr00

Twitter:@jamescarr00

Tim Cross

Tim Cross

Name: Tim Cross

Position: Defender

Club: Annadale

School: Kew High School (Australia)

1st Cap: April 2015 v Canada (for Australia); July 2019 v Scotland (for Ireland)

Favourite sporting moment to date: My AFL team (the Magpies) winning the premiership in 2010.

Age started playing hockey: 4

Who has had the most influence on your career: My Grandpa and Jim Irvine

Best advice you received from a coach: Train the way you play

Advice to young hockey players: Make sure to always enjoy what you are doing, and work hard.

Instagram: @timcross04

Twitter: @TimCross04

Ben Walker

Ben Walker

Name: Ben Walker

Position: Forward

School: St Andrews College

Club: Braxgata

1st Cap: February 2017 vs France in Malaga

Favourite sporting moment to date: Playing in European Championships and EHL

Age started playing hockey: 5

Who has had the most influence on your career: Teammates

Best advice you received from a coach: Trust your ability

Advice to young hockey players: Play to your strengths

Instagram: @benwalker71

Twitter: @benwalker_71

Jeremy Duncan

Jeremy Duncan

Name: Jeremy Duncan

Position: Midfield

School: Kilkenny College

Club: Monkstown HC

1st Cap: January 2014 against Spain

Favourite sporting moment to date: For me personally, beating New Zealand in Johannesburg to qualify for the 2019 World Cup. However, watching Tiger Woods win The 2019 Masters was probably the most memorable sporting moment I’ve witnessed.

Age started playing hockey: 4

Who has had the most influence on your career: My parents

Best advice you received from a coach: Have a go.. if it doesn’t come off work as hard as you can to win the ball back

Advice to young hockey players: Aim to be the hardest worker, nail your basics, have fun and express yourself

Instagram: @jeremyduncan20

Twitter: @Jezzebelle20

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Luke Madeley

Name: Luke Madeley

Position: Centre-back

Club: KHC Leuven

School: Wesley College Dublin

1st Cap: June 2017 vs. Pakistan

Favourite sporting moment to date: 3 in a row EYHL Champions with Three Rock Rovers

Age started playing hockey: 4

Who has had the most influence on your career: Niall Denham

Best advice you received from a coach: Always threaten to play forward passes

Advice to young hockey players: Learn from every experience and don’t take playing for granted

Instagram:@lukemadeley1

Twitter: @luke_madeley

Kyle Marshall

Kyle Marshall

Name: Kyle Marshall

Position: Defence

Club: Old Georgian’s

School: Markethill High school / Banbridge Academy

1st cap: August 2021 vs Poland

Favourite sporting moment to date: Winning the All Irelands with Banbridge Academy.

Age started playing hockey: 5

Who has had the most influence on your career: At a young age: Christine Russell

Best advice you received from a coach: Almost always move the ball with your first touch.

Advice to young hockey players: To keep hockey as fun as possible while being committed.

Instagram: @kyle_m10

Twitter:@kyle_m10

Kevin O’Dea

Kevin O’Dea

Name: Kevin O’Dea

Position: Midfield

Club: UCD

School: Ashton, Cork

1st cap: August 2021 v Poland

Favourite sporting moment to date: Winning U18 Interpros with Munster

Age started playing hockey: 9

Who has had the most influence on your career: David Hobbs

Best advice you received from a coach: Hockey is a simple game, don’t overcomplicate it

Advice to young hockey players: You’re never too good to practice basics

Instagram: @kevinodea5

Sam Hyland

Sam Hyland

Name: Sam Hyland

Position: Midfield

Club: YMCA hockey club

School: Wesley College

1st cap: October 2021 vs Malaysia

Favourite sporting moment to date: Promotion to EYHL with YMCA

Age started playing hockey: 6

Who has had the most influence on your career: Jason Klinkradt

Best advice you received from a coach: Do your best to control the controllables

Advice to young hockey players: Watch as much high-level hockey as possible

Instagram:@samhyland98

Conor Harte

Conor Harte

Name: Conor Harte

Position: Centre Back

Club: KHC Dragons

School: Bandon Grammar School

1st Cap: August 2006 vs France

Favourite sporting moment to date: Winning All-Ireland Schools Title, Rio Olympics 2016 and World Cup 2018

Age started playing hockey: 12

Who has had the most influence on your career: Too many people to name

Best advice you received from a coach: Complete 9 out of 10 passes every day passes

Advice to young hockey players: Never underestimate what results hard work can yield

Instagram: @ConorHarte27

Twitter: @ConorHarte27

Peter McKibbin

Peter McKibbin

Name: Peter McKibbin

Position: Defender

Club: Lisnagarvey

School: Regent House Grammar School

1st Cap: July 2019 vs Scotland

Favourite sporting moment to date: Getting my first Senior International cap or winning the IHL with Lisnagarvey.

Age started playing hockey: 11

Who has had the most influence on your career: Probably my teachers/coaches from school who first got me interested in playing hockey.

Best advice you received from a coach: Don’t worry about making mistakes, play with freedom.

Advice to young hockey players: Work hard, play and watch as much hockey as you can, but most importantly have fun.

Instagram: @peter_mckibbin

Twitter: @peter_mckibbin

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Neal Glassey

Name: Neal Glassey

Position: Midfield

Club: Crefelder HTC.

School: Glengormley High School.

1st Cap: November 2014 vs France.

Favourite sporting moment to date: Beating New Zealand to qualify for the 2018 WC.

Age started playing hockey: 4

Who has had the most influence on your career: Craig Fulton.

Best advice you received from a coach: Trust in your ability and know that you’ve done all you can when it comes to the tournament.

Advice to young hockey players: Enjoy every step of the way and take every opportunity you can.

Instagram:@nealglassey

Twitter:@nealglassey

Mark McNellis

Mark McNellis

Name: Mark McNellis

Position: Defender

Club: Lisnagarvey HC

School: Wallace High School

1st cap: August 2021 vs Poland

Favourite sporting moment to date: Winning the Irish Senior Cup

Age started playing hockey: 8

Who has had the most influence on your career: Parents

Best advice you received from a coach: Back yourself, don’t worry what anyone else thinks

Advice to young hockey players: Make sure you can do the basics well!

Instagram: @markmcnellis

Conor Empey

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Conor Empey

Name: Conor Empey

Position: Midfield

Club: SCHC

School: The High School

1st cap: October 2021 v Malaysia

Favourite sporting moment to date: Reaching the Irish Senior Cup Final with UCD

Age started playing hockey: 6

Who has had the most influence on your career: My school coach Paul Fitzpatrick

Best advice you received from a coach: Practice what you’re good at, not only what you need to improve.

Advice to young hockey players: Work hard, watch top players closely and try to figure out what makes them the best

Instagram: @conorempey

Ben Nelson

Ben Nelson

Name: Ben Nelson

Position: Forward

Club: Lisnagarvey

School: Wallace High School

1st cap: August 2021 vs Poland

Favourite sporting moment to date: Irish Senior Cup Champions 2020

Age started playing hockey: 7

Who has had the most influence on your career: My older brothers Daniel and Matthew

Best advice you received from a coach: Train hard, win easy

Advice to young hockey players: Train hard, give your all but always remember to have fun

Instagram: @bnel_wyatt

Twitter:@ben_nelson2000

James Milliken

James Milliken

Name: James Milliken

Position: Goalkeeper

Club: Lisnagarvey

School: Friends’ School Lisburn

1st cap: August 2021 vs Poland

Favourite sporting moment to date: Winning the Irish Senior Cup for the first time against UCD in September 2020

Age started playing hockey: 7

Who has had the most influence on your career: My goalkeeper coach Raymond Geddis (Geds)

Best advice you received from a coach: “Wait as long as you need to move – then wait one more second” Martijn Drijver

Advice to young hockey players: Don’t feel like you have to take the same path as anyone else to where you want to go

Instagram: @jamesmilliken21

Twitter:@jamesmilliken21

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Ian Stewart

Name: Ian Stewart

Position: Attacker

Club: Corinthian

School: Wesley College

1st Cap: August 2021 vs Poland

Favourite sporting moment to date: Representing Ireland for the first time & Arsenal going a whole season unbeaten, COYG.

Age started playing hockey: 6

Who has had the most influence on your career: My family

Best advice you received from a coach: Never play with fear and don’t be afraid to make mistakes

Advice to young hockey players: If for whatever reason you don’t make a team. Trust the process and work hard as there is plenty of time to develop into being the type of player you aspire to be.

Instagram: @Ianstewart17

Twitter: @IanStewartNFL

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Mark Ingram

Name: Mark Ingram

Position: Goalkeeper

Club: Pembroke Wanderers

School: Oatlands College

1st Cap: November 2014 vs France

Favourite sporting moment to date: Getting my first cap

Age started playing hockey: 7

Instagram: @markingram93

Twitter: @markiggy93

David Fitzgerald

David Fitzgerald

Name: David Fitzgerald

Position: Goalkeeper

School: St Andrew’s

Club: Monkstown HC

1st Cap: July 2010 v France in Cookstown

Favourite sporting moment to date: Qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics

Age started playing hockey: 8

Who has had the most influence on your career: Nigel Henderson

Best advice you received from a coach: Trust your abilities

Advice to young hockey players: Enjoy playing and learning the game

Instagram: @fitzygk32

Twitter: @dfitzy23

David Harte

David Harte

Name: David Harte

Position: GK

Caps: 225

School: Bandon Grammar School

Club: SV Kampong (Holland)

1st Cap: August 2006 v France

Favourite sporting moment to date: Representing Ireland at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Age started playing hockey: 12

Who has had the most influence on your career: My family

Best advice you received from a coach: Never to become complacent

Advice to young hockey players: If you want something badly enough, don’t be afraid to go after it!

Instagram: @daveyharte

Twitter: @daveyharte

Sam O’Connor

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Sam O’Connor

Name: Sam O’Connor

Position: Sweeper

Club: Glenanne

School: St Benildus College

1st Cap: January 2017 vs France in Malaga

Favourite sporting moment to date: Winning the IHL with Glenanne in 2018

Age started playing hockey: 6 years old

Who has had the most influence on your career: My Dad, comes from a very experienced hockey background and helped me a lot through the years.

Best advice you received from a coach: Not every day will you be brilliant on the ball. But on those days if you concentrate hard on your defensive job, the attacking will then follow suit

Advice to young hockey players: Watch as much Top-level hockey as you can and learn from it!

Instagram: @Samoconnor25

Callum Robson

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Callum Robson

Name: Callum Robson

Position: Midfield

Club: Annadale

School: Sullivan Upper School

1st Cap: July 2018 vs Germany

Favourite sporting moment to date: Winning the McCullough Cup in my final year of school

Age started playing hockey: 6

Who has had the most influence on your career: There have been many coaches that have influenced my career over the past number of year. However, my primary school teachers, Mrs Harte and Mrs McCartney were the ones who first got me started playing hockey.

Best advice you received from a coach: Train the same way that you play in a match.

Advice to young hockey players: Don’t get disheartened if you aren’t picked for a certain team. Players develop at different rates, so keep working hard and do your best to get selected for the next time.

Instagram: @crobson7

Stuart Loughrey

Stuart Loughrey

Name: Stuart Loughrey

Position: Defence

School: St Andrews College

Club: Bath Bucaneers

1st Cap: April 2011 vs Canada

Favourite sporting moment to date: Qualifying for the World Cup and the World Cup opening game against Australia

Age they began playing at: 9

Who has had the most influence on your career: Coach – Paul Revington, on the pitch – Ronan Gormley

Best advice you received from a coach: Keep a scrapbook and write down your thoughts post-training and games. You will learn a lot about yourself over the years.

Advice to young hockey players: Surround yourself with positive and driven teammates that want to rewrite the history books

Instagram: @stuartloughrey

Twitter: @stuloughrey

John Jackson

John Jackson

Name: John Jackson

Position: Defender

School: Ballyclare High School / RBAI

Club: Bath Buccaneers, Mossley Hockey Club

1st Cap: July 2006 versus England

Favourite sporting moment to date: Representing Team Ireland at Rio 2016

Age started playing hockey: 4

Who has had the most influence on your career: Paul Revington, David Ralph and Mossley Hockey Club

Best advice you received from a coach: Accentuate the positives, eliminate the negatives, latch on to the affirmatives

Advice to young hockey players: Be relentlessly positive and positively relentless

Instagram:@johnhjackson3

Twitter: @JohnHJackson3

Stephen Cole

Stephen Cole

Name: Stephen Cole

Position: Midfield

School: St. Andrews College

Club: Monkstown, HC

1st Cap: July 2011 V Egypt

Favourite sporting moment to date: Lifting the IHL trophy alongside my three brothers

Age started playing hockey: 6

Who has had the most influence on your career: My parents

Best advice you received from a coach: Always believe you can add value

Advice to young hockey players: Work hard at mastering the basics, it’s makes everything else easier. Watch as much top-level hockey as possible and above all have fun along the way.

Instagram: @Stephendcole

Twitter: @stephendcole

Peter Caruth

Peter Caruth

Name: Peter Caruth

Position: Forward

School: Gilnahirk Primary (Cabin Hill & Campbell College)

Club: Corinthian Hockey Club

1st Cap: October 2008 vs Argentina

Favourite sporting moment to date: Scoring a ridiculous ‘squeeze’ shot and that tiny thing of competing and scoring in an Olympic games

Age started playing hockey: 4

Who has had the most influence on your career: My parents and the Smyth Family

Best advice you received from a coach: Trailer park girls go round the outside’

Advice to young hockey players: You may not make it when your young due to a number of reasons or coaches, but if you want it bad enough and you can play hard but with a smile and a laugh you’ll go a long way.

Instagram: @peteostrich13

Julian Dale

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Julian Dale

Name: Julian Dale

Position: Forward

Club: Pembroke Wanderers

School: Bandon Grammar School

1st Cap: December 2016 vs Spain

Favourite sporting moment to date: Playing in the 2018 Azlan Shah Cup

Age started playing hockey: 4

Who has had the most influence on your career: A lot of old school players from Cork Harlequins & CofI

Best advice you received from a coach: Have fun, it makes things easier

Advice to young hockey players: Have fun, it makes things easier

Instagram: @julesbbz

Twitter: @julesbbz

Troy Chambers

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Troy Chambers

Name: Troy Chambers

Position: Forward

Club: Lisnagarvey Hockey Club

School: Cookstown High School and Wallace High School

Favourite sporting moment to date: Winning the EYHL men’s hockey league

Age started playing hockey: 11

Who has had the most influence on your career: My Dad

Best advice you received from a coach: Don’t think about a mistake and focus on your next play

Advice to young hockey players: Focus and practice basics, dream big and take every opportunity to get on the pitch

Instagram:@_troychambers

Twitter: @troychambers_

Jonny Lynch

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Jonny Lynch

Name: Jonny Lynch

Position: Midfield

Club: Lisnagarvey

School: Wallace high school

Favourite sporting moment to date: Winning IHL with Lisnagarvey hockey club

Age started playing hockey: 8

Who has had the most influence on your career: Irish international players

Best advice you received from a coach: Never give up

Advice to young hockey players: Stick at it and your chance will come

Instagram: @Jlynch_wyatt

Ben Johnson

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Ben Johnson

Name: Ben Johnson

Position: Mid/Forward

Club: Three Rock Rovers

School: Newtown School Waterford

1st Cap: U16s vs Scotland in 2016

Favourite sporting moment to date: Winning the All Ireland Schoolboys Championship with my school team in 2018.

Age started playing hockey: 8

Who has had the most influence on your career: My Parents

Best advice you received from a coach: To be diligent and enjoy your time on the pitch but also enjoy the off-time as well.

Advice to young hockey players: To be patient and when there is an opportunity to take your game to the next level, take it.

Instagram: @ben.j_j

Twitter:@Benjnson